Recently "Fifty Shades of Grey" fans got some big, yet sad news. Both fan-favorite Ian Somerhalder and Garrett Hedlund are out of the running to play Christian Grey in the movie. US Weekly broke the news that E. L. James was not going to consider Somerhalder for the role and Hedlund had reportedly turned down the role due to "scheduling" conflicts.
Fans were not discouraged by the news and are still tweeting to the author to reconsider the "Vampire Diaries" star and to keep going after Hedlund. James, of course, has not responded to the latest casting news.
Now that the two are out of the running another name is creeping up as favorite to play Christian Grey - Jessie Pavelka, International Business Times reports. The "Diet Tribe" host has been a favorite to play Anastasia Steele's lover for a while but took a back seat to top contenders Somerhalder, Matt Bomer and Henry Cavill.
According to the website, the fitness expert's name is once again at the top of many lists and fans are begging for the author to consider him for the role. Pavelka's picture is even used for the unofficial Christian Grey Twitter page.
It's pretty obvious why he has remained a close competitor for the role - he's hot. Physically he's probably what most women would imagine the kinky billionaire to look like. He's tall, has a killer smile, piercing eyes, broad shoulders and chiseled abs.
As IBT pointed out, he also doesn't have a strong movie resume which is a definite plus since it's been rumored that James is looking for a lesser known actor.
The fitness hunk has previously said in an interview that he was flattered by all the "Fifty Shades" recognition.
"I think it's great and I'm extremely flattered. It's amazing how social media has changed the game in TV and film. If this would have happened a few years back, I don't think that my name would be in the mix at all. I am lucky to be involved in the beginning stages of it all," he said.
Do you think Jessie Pavelka is a good choice as Christian Grey?
